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Writing Metaphors

Posted by Rachel on September 28, 2012 in editing, how-to, planning, reading, writing |

Yeah, this isn’t a post about how to write metaphors. Although that would be a fun topic, huh? I’m talking about the two stages of the writing process that come after your completed draft. It’s easiest to comprehend when thought of as a metaphor, because let’s face it, saying that you’re editing or revising flat […]

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The Writing Olympics

Posted by Rachel on July 26, 2012 in current event, editing, practice, query, reading, writing |

The Summer Olympics got me thinking. In a way, writing has its own Olympic events. That’s right, there are different skills a writer endures that are at such a high level of difficulty, toying with them is certainly not for the faint of heart. Yet, while the Olympics choose its participants, writing indiscriminately offers obstacles […]

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Final A to Z Writing Tips

Posted by Rachel on June 4, 2012 in cliches, editing, inspiration, marketing, writing |

Here it is- the final installment of my alphabet tip series. It’s with reluctance that I end this journey. I almost wish there were another 26 letters to run through. It has been fun but also challenging to make the tips diverse and coordinate with these letters. Now we’re at the end, easily the trickiest. The […]

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Story Evolution

Posted by Rachel on June 1, 2012 in animals, characters, editing, inspiration, planning, plot, writing |

A squirrel carrying an acorn. That was the inspiration for my current story. I never thought something so simple and ordinary would transform itself into a fully fledged adventure. In a matter of moments, the characters and setting rushed into my mind and the image possessed me. I was hooked. It goes without saying, I […]

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